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MAC

10 courses with the subject MAC, each shown exactly as we captured it from the college's catalog, with every element we hold. Where the wording looks broken, that is our reading of the catalog, not the college's text.

MAC 111Machining Pre-Requisites: None

Technology I Co-Requisites: MAC 171, 172

Subject: MAC
Type: course
Edition: 2026-2027
Source: www.albemarle.edu

MAC 112Machining Technology II: This course

provides additional instruction and practice in the use of precision measuring tools, lathes, milling machines, and grinders. Emphasis is placed on setup and operation of machine tools including the selection and use of work holding devices, speeds, feeds, cutting tools, and coolants. Upon completion, students should be able to perform basic procedures on precision grinders and advanced operations of measuring, layout, drilling, sawing, turning, and milling. Semester: Spring | Class Hours: 2 | Lab Hours: 12 Total Credit Hours: 6 84 Academic Catalog 2026-2027

Subject: MAC
Type: course
Edition: 2026-2027
Source: www.albemarle.edu
Prerequisite: MAC 111, MAC 131
Corequisite: None

MAC 113Machining Technology III: This course

provides an introduction to advanced and special machining operations. Emphasis is placed on working to specified tolerances with special and advanced setups. Upon completion, students should be able to produce a part to specifications. Semester: Summer | Class Hours: 2 | Lab Hours: 12 Total Credit Hours: 6

Subject: MAC
Type: course
Edition: 2026-2027
Source: www.albemarle.edu
Prerequisite: MAC 112, MEC 110
Corequisite: None

MAC 121Introduction to CNC: This course introduces

the concepts and capabilities of computer numerical control machine tools. Topics include setup, operation, and basic applications. Upon completion, students should be able to explain operator safety, machine protection, data input, program preparation, and program storage. Semester: Fall | Class Hours: 2 | Lab Hours: 0 Total Credit Hours: 2

Subject: MAC
Type: course
Edition: 2026-2027
Source: www.albemarle.edu
Prerequisite: None
Corequisite: None

MAC 122CNC Turning

(2nd 8 wks)

Subject: MAC
Type: course
Edition: 2026-2027
Source: www.albemarle.edu

MAC 124CNC Milling (1st8

wks)

Subject: MAC
Credits (min): 8
Credits (max): 8
Type: course
Edition: 2026-2027
Source: www.albemarle.edu

MAC 131Blueprint Reading/Mach I: This course

covers the basic principles of blueprint reading and sketching. Topics include multi-view drawings; interpretation of conventional lines; and dimensions, notes, and thread notations. Upon completion, students should be able to interpret basic drawings, visualize parts, and make pictorial sketches. Semester: Fall | Class Hours: 1 | Lab Hours: 2 Total Credit Hours: 2

Subject: MAC
Type: course
Edition: 2026-2027
Source: www.albemarle.edu
Prerequisite: None
Corequisite: None

MAC 132Blueprint Reading/Mach II: This course

introduces more complex industrial blueprints. Emphasis is placed on auxiliary views, section views, violations of true project, special views, applications of GD & T, and interpretation of complex parts. Upon completion, students should be able to read and interpret complex industrial blueprints. Semester: Spring | Class Hours: 1 | Lab Hours: 2 Total Credit Hours: 2

Subject: MAC
Type: course
Edition: 2026-2027
Source: www.albemarle.edu
Prerequisite: MAC 131
Corequisite: None

MAC 171Measure/Material & Safety: This course

introduces precision measuring instruments, process control and adjustment, inspection, material handling and workplace safety. Topics include properly identifying and handling various measurement instruments and materials, process control, adjustment and improvement, personal protective equipment (PPE) and OSHA safety regulations. Upon completion, students should be able to safely demonstrate effective measurement techniques, identify and handle various materials, and explain safe industry practices. Semester: Fall | Class Hours: 0 | Lab Hours: 2 Total Credit Hours: 1

Subject: MAC
Type: course
Edition: 2026-2027
Source: www.albemarle.edu
Prerequisite: None
Corequisite: None

MAC 172Job Plan, Bench & Layout: This course

introduces the basics of job process planning, sawing, and manual operations including benchwork and layout. Topics include deciphering blueprints and/or schematics, dimensions, design and using various instruments required in the layout of various components. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate an understanding of job plans, dimensions, design, transfer and layout common to the machining industry. Semester: Fall | Class Hours: 0 | Lab Hours: 2 Total Credit Hours: 1

Subject: MAC
Type: course
Edition: 2026-2027
Source: www.albemarle.edu
Prerequisite: None
Corequisite: None

Source: College of the Albemarle's catalog, linked per course · table learning_unit · CourseShelf publish 61